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=Overview= | =Overview= <!--T:1--> | ||
The StudioX Microbeast Plugin can handle every Microbeast.<br /> | The StudioX Microbeast Plugin can handle every Microbeast.<br /> | ||
Functionality might be limited to just updating your device, if the firmware version is below 3.0.0. | Functionality might be limited to just updating your device, if the firmware version is below 3.0.0. | ||
=Configuration= | =Configuration= <!--T:2--> | ||
From StudioX's main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure Plugins..." to show the Plugin Configuration dialog.<br /> | From StudioX's main menu, open "Edit" then "Configure Plugins..." to show the Plugin Configuration dialog.<br /> | ||
Select "Microbeast" from the list and you should see the following:<br /> | Select "Microbeast" from the list and you should see the following:<br /> | ||
[[File:Mb_config_dlg.png|200px]] | [[File:Mb_config_dlg.png|200px]] | ||
==Serial Port Control== | ==Serial Port Control== <!--T:3--> | ||
By default, the Microbeast Plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a Microbeast is connected there.<br /> | By default, the Microbeast Plugin will continuously try to query all serial interfaces (the USB2SYS/SPMA3030-Interface is a serial interface) to check if a Microbeast is connected there.<br /> | ||
Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports, the Microbeast Plugin is trying to query. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options: | Sometimes it is useful to limit the ports, the Microbeast Plugin is trying to query. Therefore you can choose from one of the following options: | ||
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The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule. | The Microbeast Plugin will only try to query ports which match the selected rule. | ||
==Device Discovery== | ==Device Discovery== <!--T:4--> | ||
This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices.<br /> | This specifies the interval, the Microbeast Plugin will use to try identifying newly connected devices.<br /> | ||
'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly. | 'this should not be modified if the mechanism is working properly. | ||
=Saving changes manually/automatically= | =Saving changes manually/automatically= <!--T:5--> | ||
[[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px]]<br /> | [[File:mb_save_changes.png|500px]]<br /> | ||
If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly.<br /> | If you change a value, then these changes are not stored directly.<br /> | ||
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* a message in the Save changes section shows "Unsaved Settings" and the count of changed values | * a message in the Save changes section shows "Unsaved Settings" and the count of changed values | ||
=Device Information= | =Device Information= <!--T:6--> | ||
This section shows you information about your Microbeast, including | This section shows you information about your Microbeast, including | ||
* Firmware Update availability | * Firmware Update availability | ||
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If you have any comments, which you would like to store together with your device, please note them down in the comment section. | If you have any comments, which you would like to store together with your device, please note them down in the comment section. | ||
=Setup Overview= | =Setup Overview= <!--T:7--> | ||
The Setup Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br /> | The Setup Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know. This makes it easy to check and modify most parts of the setup.<br /> | ||
[[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px]]<br /> | [[File:mb_setup_overview.png|200px]]<br /> | ||
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For a detailed explanation of the setup, please consult the Microbeast Manual. | For a detailed explanation of the setup, please consult the Microbeast Manual. | ||
=Parameter Overview= | =Parameter Overview= <!--T:8--> | ||
The Parameter Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know.<br /> | The Parameter Overview tab is based on the programming card you should already know.<br /> | ||
[[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px]]<br /> | [[File:mb_param_overview.png|200px]]<br /> | ||
For a detailed explanation of the parameters, please consult the Microbeast Manual. | For a detailed explanation of the parameters, please consult the Microbeast Manual. | ||
=Custom Swashplate Mixer= | =Custom Swashplate Mixer= <!--T:9--> | ||
The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry, as long as you are able to define it.<br /> | The Custom Swashplate Mixer allows you to use any geometry, as long as you are able to define it.<br /> | ||
Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | ||
[[File:mb_swash.png|500px]] | [[File:mb_swash.png|500px]] | ||
==Regular Swashplate and Phasing== | ==Regular Swashplate and Phasing== <!--T:10--> | ||
If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head, you can normally start using a preset from the "Basic Settings": | If you are having a scale heli and need phasing for your rotor head, you can normally start using a preset from the "Basic Settings": | ||
* Mechanical | * Mechanical | ||
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and set your desired phasing angle. | and set your desired phasing angle. | ||
==Expert Swashplate Settings== | ==Expert Swashplate Settings== <!--T:11--> | ||
If the presets do not cover what you are looking for, you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings".<br /> | If the presets do not cover what you are looking for, you can freely define your swashplate geometry using the "Expert Settings".<br /> | ||
=Custom Revomix= | =Custom Revomix= <!--T:12--> | ||
Setup your custom Revomix here.<br /> | Setup your custom Revomix here.<br /> | ||
Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | Make sure that the dialog's header shows "Active", if you want to see any changes reflected on your model in real-time.<br /> | ||
[[File:mb_revomix.png|500px]] | [[File:mb_revomix.png|500px]] | ||
=Backup/Restore= | =Backup/Restore= <!--T:13--> | ||
From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button.<br /> | From time to time, it might be a good idea to save all the settings you made by clicking the "Create New RestorePoint..." button.<br /> | ||
You can revert your device to a saved state by double-clicking on the entry in the list.<br /> | You can revert your device to a saved state by double-clicking on the entry in the list.<br /> | ||
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Make sure you power-cycle your device after performing a complete restore. | Make sure you power-cycle your device after performing a complete restore. | ||
=Update Firmware= | =Update Firmware= <!--T:14--> | ||
If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the "Microbeast Webupdate" page.<br /> | If a firmware update for your device is available, you can easily retrieve it using the supplied linkt to the "Microbeast Webupdate" page.<br /> | ||
Your device's serial number is provided automatically, just fill in a valid E-Mail address where you want the update file to be delivered to.<br /> | Your device's serial number is provided automatically, just fill in a valid E-Mail address where you want the update file to be delivered to.<br /> | ||
Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button. | Store this file on your computer and update your device using the "Update from file..." button. | ||
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